The Moscow prosecutor's office asked a court to declare the work of the rapper Oxxxymiron, one of the most popular musicians in Russia, who publicly opposed the invasion of Ukraine, as "extremist", reported Reuters.

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A spokesman for the Moscow prosecutor's office said the rapper was being investigated for "justifying violence" because of the content of one of his songs, Interfax reported.

According to Russian law, any content declared "extremist" is banned.

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Oksimiron, whose real name is Miron Fedorov, became known for his politicized song lyrics, often targeting the Kremlin and its policies.

Shortly after the start of the invasion of Ukraine on February 24, he canceled a planned tour of Russia, saying: "I can't entertain you while Russian missiles are falling in Ukraine."

He then left Russia and gave a series of concerts in Istanbul, London and Berlin under the title "Russians against the war".

Proceeds from these events go to Ukrainian refugees.

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